Dark, Gothic-styled churches, golden statues, dazzling Bohemian crystals and a graveyard filled with crooked gravestones were a few of the many pictures that Al Popowits shared from his and his wife’s visit to Prague. Popowits gave a presentation on Prague at the Homer Township Public Library on April 9 for Armchair Travelers, a program the [...]

Alchymist Residence Nosticova Prague – Five Star Luxury Charming Hotel To enjoy the best of Prague, you should be staying at one of its best hotels. The Alchymist Residence Nosticova is Prague`s quintessential charming hotel, a magnificent 17th-century architectural treasure, centrally located at the end of a quiet cobblestone street in the Lesser Town. Here, [...]

During open door days, Charles Bridge visitors will be able to check the ongoing renovation work which was by the way, sharply criticized by conservationists. From the 19th till the 26th of September (from 09.00 to 15.00) all the current renovation site will be open to the public. Every visitor who will come to see [...]

While visiting Prague, staying in a five star hotel or a luxury apartment is not the aim of experienced travelers, people who know about the rich history of Prague usually look forward to stay in a historical building which can relate stories if not even fairy tales from the Czech heritage, which makes the travel [...]

In the 12th century, knights from Malta built an artificial channel in Prague Kampa which is today called Certovka (The Devil´s Stream). After the floods of 2002, some accumulated garbage needed to be removed from Certovka and as a result, the mill wheel (Velkopřevorský Mlyn) spins again starting from 2 September 2009. It took over [...]

Revenues of hotels in Prague are falling which threaten the existence of dozens of hotels. While last year the price of a room in a four-star hotel in Prague used to be 5,500 crowns per night, today such hotels are selling for a half price. Prices are generally around 90 EUR per room per night, depending [...]